Grades 5-8 Business Ed/Technology Teacher

Grades 5-8 Business Ed/Technology Teacher

Overview:

The School District of Altoona is currently accepting applications for a full time Grades 5-8 Business Ed/Technology Teacher. This position has a desired start date of November 23, 2026, but is flexible based on getting our new teacher set for this role. This teacher would have the opportunity to teach middle school courses such as Digital Skills for Careers (6th), Exploratory Business (7th), and Business in Action (8th). In addition to these middle school courses, this role also works on a limited basis with 5th grade students enhancing their technology skills.

Experience in both Google and Microsoft suites are preferred. Applicants should possess expertise in teaching and assessing students as well as providing support and accommodations as needed. We work as a team to serve and support all of our students in an inclusive educational setting with appropriate support. The candidate must be able to design rigorous, relevant, and differentiated lessons that incorporate technology and best practices. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, and colleagues while fostering a safe, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. They will also understand the unique developmental needs of adolescent learners and are committed to helping students develop creativity, problem-solving skills, collaboration, and career readiness.

Building Information:

Altoona Middle School is a grades 6-8 school with about 400 students using a true middle school philosophy and approach. We are a part of a grades 4-12 campus allowing us to share staff and resources making it very common to see students in any of these grades every day. Our students have a 6-period day with all classes being 65 minutes in length. Our location between two larger school districts provides our staff, students, and families with more resources than most schools our size. As a building and district, we implement all aspects of a Professional Learning Community in our pursuit of student success. While we still consider ourselves a smaller school, we provide "larger school opportunities" where both families and educators choose to make Altoona Middle School their school of choice. We have amazing students, supportive parents and community, and an absolutely fantastic staff who work as a family doing what it takes for all students. We are excited in your interest to be a part of our AMS family and help us continue to grow in our pursuit to make all of our students tomorrow ready citizens!

Qualifications:

Those with a Business Education (1250) license, as well as those with experience teaching students in grades 5-8, are preferred. However, those who have any licensure that will allow them to teach this age level, and have skills and interest that make them a potential great fit, will also be considered. Applicants need to be able to teach students in grades 5-8. Bilingual applicants may be given preference.

School District of Altoona Overview

Altoona Middle School Collective Commitments

Other Required Application Materials:

Along with the WECAN application, please upload a resume, cover letter, three current letters of recommendation, your teaching license (if applicable), and transcripts (if applicable). Please ensure all required materials are uploaded before submitting your application.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Jennifer Kane at jkane@altoona.k12.wi.us or 715-839-6064.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Steven Buss at sbuss@altoona.k12.wi.us or 715-838-2205.